Seychelles to Conduct Presidential Run-off After Inconclusive Vote

Seychelles will hold a presidential election rerun between opposition leader Patrick Herminie, who received 48.8% of the vote, and incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan, who garnered 46.4%, as neither secured the required 50% for victory. The run-off, scheduled for 9-11 October, follows public concerns over Assumption Island’s ecological stewardship, which may influence support from other candidates.

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